Distress Collection (#13)

Ships in distress at a rocky shore, Gerrit Groenewegen, 1807

The Death of Sappho (w / c on paper)
XIR168313 The Death of Sappho (w/c on paper) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: according to legend)

Stage design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera the The Tsars bride, 1920
BAL231452 Stage design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera the The Tsars bride, 1920 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 33x58.5 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Russian

Water, Reinier Nooms, 1651 - 1652

Oedipus and Antigone being exiled to Thebes, 1843 (oil on canvas)
XIR159259 Oedipus and Antigone being exiled to Thebes, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Hillemacher, Ernest (Eugene-Ernest) (1818-87); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Christ on the Mount of Olives (pen, brush and brown ink on paper)
XKH156780 Christ on the Mount of Olives (pen, brush and brown ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17.9x29.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Orphaned, 1897 (oil on canvas)
BAL153692 Orphaned, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Klodt von Jurgensburg, Baron Mikhail Petrovich (1835-1914); 55.5x60.8 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127620 After the Ball, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 95.9x68.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Distress in London, Uk, 1886: Unemployed Waiting at a Soup Kitchen for the Doors to Open

FIRST ANGLO-DUTCH WAR, 1652. The Battle of the Kentish Knock between the Dutch Republic and England, fought 8 October 1652 in the North Sea during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Engraving, English, 1799

FIRE ESCAPE, 1791. A movable balcony fire escape in England, 1791. Engraving, English, 1885

FIRE ESCAPE, 1840. A firefighter using lazy tongs to rescue a victim in a burning building, 1840. Engraving, English, 1840

FIRE ESCAPE, 1767. A hoist system of escaping a building during a fire, 1767. Engraving, English, 1885

ENGLAND: SHIPWRECK, 1868. The Penzance lifeboat, Richard Lewis, going out to the North Britain, wrecked in Mounts Bay, Cornwall, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

SHIPWRECK, 1881. Disabled in Mid-Ocean - Firing Signals of Distress. Engraving after a drawing by J.O. Davidson, 1881

Distressed woman posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

WAR OF 1812: CARTOON. The Hornet and Peacock, or, John Bull in Distress. American cartoon by Amos Doolittle, 1813

Man at the end of his tether with piano-playing singing wife
" Every Morning I feel like shooting." An American man seemingly at the end of his tether with the less-than-tuneful efforts of his enthusiastic piano-playing, singing wife

Three boys on a desert island attract a passing ship using their robes and spears as signal flags. Date: 1898

Language of Flowers - Geranium. The captions reads: Friendship Distressed - When you come back? Date: circa 1904

Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
The Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893

Kindy Old lady asks if a little lost girl is alright
Kindly Old Woman - " Poor little fellow. Are you lost?" " No - boo hoo. But me Muvver is." !!! Date: 1895

The Bostonians In Distress, En Sanguine Engraving 1774, Bostonians Held Captive In A Cage Suspended From The Liberty Tree

The Distress in Ireland, with the Duke of Edinburghs Relief Squadron: the Duke Of
The Distress in Ireland, with the Duke of Edinburghs Relief Squadron: the Duke of Edinburgh Visiting the United States Relief Frigate Constellation

Communication with a Ship in distress by means of the Cliff Waggon

Zeppelin raids, World War I poster. Zeppelins, a German design of airship that flew commercially from 1910, were used mainly for reconnaissance during the First World War, but also for bombing raids

Mental disorder, conceptual artwork
Mental disorder. Conceptual artwork showing unwelcome involuntary thoughts (red arrows) invading a persons mind, together with images or unpleasant ideas (top) that may become obsessions

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

In dire distress. Illustration shows George Edmunds, Mark Hanna(?), and another man onboard a grounded ship labeled Shipping Subsidy Bill in rough seas labeled Press Attacks

Distress in Paris 1874
The war with Prussia, followed by the Commune, leave France in an impoverished condition : in Paris the poor are forced to pawn household possessions such as bedding, Date: 1874

The Distress Signal
Whilst captured by the Iroquois, Captain Mac-Kinsty makes the distress signal and is saved by the Chief, who has recognised him as a Brother. 1890s

Rattle Snake / Nest Attack
A rattle snake (or pit-viper) climbs a tree and attacks a nest, much to the distress of the two adult birds whose eggs are in the nest. Date: circa 1850

Consoling Madonna by Bouguereau
The Consoling Madonna (Vierge Consolatrice) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) -- the Virgin Mary, seated on a throne, comforts a distressed woman. Date: circa 1870s

Lifeboat on Carriage
A lifeboat rests on its carriage, ready to be dragged across the beach and launched into the water to the aid of a ship in distress. Date: circa 1880

Sinking Ship
The last handshake - the crew of a sinking steamship climb the bridge to shake hands with their captain before it - and they = go under. Date: 1895

Mans arm laying on a floor

Stressed woman
MODEL RELEASED. Stressed woman holding her head and screaming

Upset young woman

Upset woman

Schizophrenia, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Schizophrenia, conceptual image

Distress alarm panic button
Wrist distress alarm panic button. This panic button is worn by elderly people on their wrist to activate an alarm in case of need

A RESCUE AT SEA, c1862. A schooner throws a lifeline to a lifeboat of people. Watercolor by an unknown American artist, c1862

Refugees in Dubrovnik
The war with Turkey causes much distress : refugees flee to Ragusa (now Dubrovnik in Croatia) and beg from well-to- do people outside a hotel

Racecourse Plowed
The authorities take the food shortage seriously - just how seriously is evidenced by the plowing up of this racecourse near Petrograd so that crops can be planted there

Italian Red Cross
Though many nations intervened in Russias affairs, some tried to help. Aid for Russias homeless and hungry is provided by the Italian Red Cross

Helping the Homeless
Homeless children of Petrograd receive free dinners at a canteen

Homeless Volga Family 1
A homeless family in a makeshift tent in the Volga region

Balfour Rescues Erin
Balfour depicted as the modern Perseus rescuing the distressed Erin (as Andromeda) as she perishes on the rocks

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"Captured in Canvas: Distress Unveiled Through Art and History" Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman: A powerful symbol of distress, the suffragette house built by a man stands as a testament to the struggle for gender equality. SOS message from Titanic: The haunting distress call sent out by the ill-fated Titanic echoes through time, forever reminding us of the tragedy that unfolded on that fateful night. Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas): In this mesmerizing painting, Picasso captures the essence of human distress as he portrays wandering performers lost in their own world of uncertainty and hardship. Warships in a Heavy Storm, c. 1695, by Ludolf Bakhuysen: Bakhuysen's masterpiece depicts warships battling against nature's fury, showcasing the immense courage and resilience amidst moments of extreme distress at sea. WWI Poster, Belgian & Allies Aid League: This poignant poster serves as a reminder of how nations united during times of great distress to provide aid and support to those affected by World War I. The Death of Lord Nelson, illustration from England's Battles by Sea: Through this dramatic illustration capturing Lord Nelson's final moments during battle, we witness both heroism and profound sadness amidst the distressing chaos of war. Lifeboat to Sail Ship: A beacon of hope amid raging waves; lifeboats rushing towards distressed sail ships represent humanity's unwavering commitment to rescue those facing perilous situations at sea. The Distress in Ireland: Outside the Courthouse Galway - Waiting for Relief, 19th century: This evocative image transports us back to an era when Irish families endured unimaginable hardships while waiting desperately outside courthouses for relief during times of famine-induced distress. "I have not an instant to lose, " illustration from Pride & Prejudice.